Last month the Chamber conducted a survey in preparation for our Annual Health Care Summit that asked members a few questions about health insurance and health care for their employees. We would like to thank the 90 members who responded. What the survey confirmed for our leadership and the Health Care Summit presenters is that…
We were notified early this week we are a finalist for our submission to the Alliance for Rural Impact for the Creative Impact Project. The Creative Impact Project addresses the issue of economic adaptation, bringing together the perspectives of both industry and community to develop a new model for regional development. Through our partnership with…
After months of preparation and hard work, the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy students will be officially launching their businesses at the YEA! Trade Show. The Trade Show will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 12-2 PM at the Mesa Mall, 2424 Old US Hwy 6 & 50. These middle and high school students…
The following companies recently invested in the Chamber, demonstrating strong support of the Chamber’s efforts to drive the region’s economy. Asset Engineering Limited 1007 S 7th St Grand Junction, CO 81501 Jane Pizem – (970) 245-0228 www.assetengineering.net Contractors: General First Christian Church 1326 N 1st St Grand Junction, CO 81501 Pastor Brad Barton – (970)…
It was approximately one year ago this month that the Chamber Board of Directors strengthened their commitment to CMU by modifying the Chamber’s guiding principles to include the following; The Success of Colorado Mesa University is Key to Economic Development: The continued growth and development of Colorado Mesa University outlined in the “CMU 20,000 Campaign”…
The state’s largest energy provider late last year unveiled a proposal to secure low-cost power for customers, stimulate economic-development opportunities in rural communities, grow the state’s use of renewable and clean-energy resources, and reduce carbon emissions. Xcel Energy’s proposal, called the Colorado Energy Plan, could lead to $2.5 billion in clean energy investments in rural…
A vibrant community doesn’t just happen. It is the work of leaders—those individuals willing to dream big, take risks and inspire positive change. At the urging of strong business leaders wishing to see others take up the reins and move Grand Junction forward the Chamber is rolling out a new event on April 18th, the…
It has been a busy session so far in 2018 for the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee with action taken on a number of bills of interest to business. Shown below are bills that the Chamber has engaged on as of February 20th: Chamber Supports: HB18-1004 Continue Child Care Contribution Tax Credit HB18-1022 DOR Department of…
Is your business interested in taking on an intern but don’t know where to begin? Or have you tried to find an intern and found the process to be too daunting? Then join us for an open discussion about the different pathways you can utilize to hire an intern, as well as provide feedback for…
Chamber members and the members of the public are invited to attend the YEA! Investor Panel Presentations of this year’s budding CEOs on Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 PM at the Marriott Courtyard. For the first time, these middle and high school students will be publicly pitching their companies to a panel of investors composed…